Handprint Hand Salve

SpaRitual has released Handprint Hand Serum, which contains botanical antioxidants to slow the effects of environmental damage, while restoring the skin’s elasticity, soft texture, and complexion.

NTNA 2014 Pre-Challenge #1: 3-D Music (Sherri)

Sherri Traweek (Redlands, CA) creates a 3-D design on a single nail tip using a variety of nail products based on a "music" theme. "These nails represent the band and genre that touch me the most, and play a big part in who I am. The Pawnshop Kings are a pair of brothers who, through heavy doses of Southern Soul and Southern California surf culture, spread the Gospel through music that moves you to the core. I've taken a few of their trademarks, and recreated them in acrylic, gel and acrylic paint. From Joel's acoustic guitar, to the Fender amp, the humble wood stage, and even the crown, these nails sum up the Pawnshop Kings experience. The crown hanging upside down on the guitar isn't just a literal interpretation of their telltale logo, but tells a much deeper, more profound story. Traditionally, an upside down crown signifies a king who has fallen in battle. In this case, the crown represents Jesus Christ, and how Scott and Joel hang their musical influence ultimately on Him. The fact that it's also on a nail represents who I hang my creativity on!"

NTNA 2014 Pre-Challenge #1: 3-D Music (Lavette)

Lavette Cephus (Toledo, OH) creates a 3-D design on a single nail tip using a variety of nail products based on a "music" theme. "This challenge was so fun! Although I am a late ’80s baby, I feel like I was supposed to be born in the late ’60s. My family and I were obsessed with “Soul Train”. I am the oldest of six siblings (a big family meant our own soul train fun) , and we would always pretend to have our own soul train line. I want this competition to be as fun as possible, and when I can add energy to the challenge I will and as soon as I think of the soul train I think of energy, dancing until your feet hurt, bending lower than you thought possible, laughing and fun time with others. To add a touch of calmness I thought of a magnificent singer during those times — Diana Ross, an idol — she wore a mean afro, which also reminds me of Soul Train. It seems everyone on the show wore an afro."

Instyle Names Nail Picks

InStyle’s 2009 Best Beauty Buys list includes experts’ top choices for makeup, hair, skin care, and, of course, nails. Here are the professional nail products that made the grade.

The Basics

Allure magazine put together a list of basic nail essentials, from polishes to polish remover.

Winning Colors

InStyle surveyed some of the top nail salons in different cities across the United States to find out which polish shades were the most popular with clients.

The Brands We Love

Allure magazine put together a list of polishes, special effect polishes, basecoats, topcoats, cuticle creams, and nail polish removers that they consider to be "superior."

Beyonce Matches Nails with her Frilled Hobo Bag

Beyoncé carried a bright red frilly hobo and had matching red nails with a dark ensemble to a charity event in London. To replicate the look, her manicurist suggests L'Oreal's Apple of My Eye.

The Simple Gel Touch-up

InStyle magazine suggested touching up gel polish manicures with regular polish if clients are in a pinch or need a quick at-home remedy.